Quilceda Creek Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Jeb Dunnuck : 100 Points

(7/10/2024) “The flagship 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon (90% from Champoux Vineyard and 10% from Mach One Vineyard) raised all in new barrels. It's slightly deeper hued than the CVR and has a stunning nose of blackcurrants, smoked tobacco, toasted spices, and graphite with a beautiful varietal, herbal undertone that comes through with time in the glass. Deep, rich, full-bodied, and velvety textured, this thrilling Washington State Cabernet Sauvignon will benefit from 4-5 years of bottle age and evolve for two decades. This is unquestionably up with the greatest vintages of this cuvee ever made. Maturity: 2026 - 2046.”

The Wine Independent : 100 Points

(3/12/2025) The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, 90% from Champoux Vineyard and 10% is from Mach One Vineyard, clone 685. Opaque purple-black colored, it comes barreling out with powerful notes of crème de cassis, black cherry compote, and juicy blueberries, leading to hints of chocolate mint, tilled soil, and licorice with a touch of tapenade. The full-bodied palate is concentrated with intense black fruit flavors, offset by a lively backbone and firm, finely grained tannins, finishing long with loads of savory sparks. A real wow wine, this is Washington State Cabernet at its finest! Drink 2029 - 2063.

Owen Bargreen : 100 Points

(9/8/2023) The 2021 ‘Columbia Valley’ mainly comes from the Champoux Vineyard (90%) with the remainder coming from the Mach One Vineyard. A range of Cabernet Sauvignon clones are blended into this wine that spent 20 months in all new French oak before bottling. The aromatics really pop here with violets alongside potpourri and Turkish coffee, sandalwood, allspice dusted dates and shades of black licorice. The palate is generous, weightless and very generous as this is a total show stopper. Concentrated blue and black fruits with walnut, with creme de violette all brilliantly combine with the elegant mid-palate mouthfeel. Finishing extremely long, this is nothing short of perfection in a bottle. I don’t say this lightly but this is arguably the finest ‘Columbia Valley’ Cabernet Sauvignon that I have ever tasted. Give this three hours or more in the decanter if enjoying now. Drink 2024-2044.

Wine Advocate : 98+ Points

(3/21/2024) “The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon erupts with a classic Quilceda Creek expression. A big, bold and boisterous wine, it presents a fresh, juicy attack with gobs of succulent, ripe, fresh fruit tones complemented by plenty of oak essences. The palate is full-bodied, fresh, layered and complex, showcasing balanced acidity and fine-grained tannins. The elongated finish suggests that while it can be enjoyed now, patience will be generously rewarded with additional years in the cellar. However, keeping your hands off this gorgeous wine will take a lot of self-discipline. The wine aged for 20 months in 100% French oak. Drink Date: 2024 - 2042.”